Dear Folks,
Yes, it is a gloomy day, but the sun still shines!
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our Lenten journey.
The Ash Wednesday Service will be held at Huntington United Methodist Church, 338 Walnut Tree Hill Road at 7 P.M.
This coming Sunday, February 22, is the First Sunday in Lent as well as Scout Sunday. The scripture is Matthew 4:1-11. The sermon is "Journey to the Wilderness". The choir will be singing. The service will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HCCUCC and will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later on Sunday.
New Members’ Class will be held following worship Sunday, February 22 in the library.
Huntington United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Masonicare, and HCCUCC will hosting a series of Lenten Dinners and programs, “Lessons in the Wilderness”. FUMC will be hosting on Thursday, February 26, and HCCUCC on Wednesday, March 11, both at 6 P.M. starting with dinner then a program. Masonicare will be hosting a program at 7 P.M. at Wesley Heights on Wednesday, March 25. Offering will benefit Spooner House. Please make checks out directly to Spooner House
The Valley Food Bank at Spooner House – February’s giving focus is canned veggies, chicken/beef/vegetable broth, canned fruit, and cooking oils. Please use the box in the Alcove for donations. The Blessing Box also needs to be stocked. We are in winter protocol, so please, no items that can freeze! Our Spooner House Meal is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Please bring new or gently used coats and/or cold weather accessories. Donation box is the Alcove. Share the gift of warmth!
Women’s Fellowship is collecting items for CWS Hygiene Kits. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED LIST: One travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz or less, non-aerosol), One travel-size lotion (3.4 oz or less, fragrance-free, new only), One travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz or less, new only), One travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz or less, with at least 1-year expiration), One sturdy, wide-tooth comb (minimum 6 inches of teeth; remove packaging). The box for donations is in the Alcove.
Funds for Clean-up Buckets Urgently Needed – We are collecting monetary donations for Church World Service clean-up buckets. Please make checks out to HCC with “Buckets” on the memo line, then drop your donation in the bucket on Sundays, or use the on-line option on our website.
Please continue to support HCCUCC with your contributions. Now more than ever, our mission of being the beacon of love and light on the Huntington Green and beyond is vital. Contributions sent in by mail are welcome. Please consider donating at our website, www.huntingtonucc.org. Electronic Fund Transfer giving is also available. Please email the church, hcc@snet.net if you would like a form to set that up. Any way you give is a blessing and is greatly appreciated.
Please engage on our social media. For Facebook, like and follow our HCCUCC page then like, share, and comment on our content. For YouTube, subscribe to our page and click the bell for notifications then like, share, and comment on our content. Please also visit our website. Every click helps get the word out about our church!
Let us pray. O Holy One, as we begin our Lenten journey, may we take the time to reflect, repent, and renew, allowing your Holy Spirit to work in us, drawing us closer to you and closer to all your creation. Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
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